Integrative taxonomic insights reveal a triad of new Parasola species from southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Integrative taxonomy identifies three new Parasola species in southern Punjab, Pakistan, with two nested within P. sect. Conopileae and one within P. sect. Parasola.

• Why it matters: Understanding the diversity of Parasola in this region is incomplete, and uncovering hidden biodiversity is essential for accurate taxonomy and evolutionary studies.
• What they did: Researchers used an integrative approach combining morphological examination, microscopic illustrations, and molecular phylogeny based on ITS and 28S sequences to describe the new species.
• The result: The study confirms the distinctiveness of these species, expanding the known Parasola diversity in southern Punjab and emphasizing the value of combined methods in taxonomy.